Machu Picchu Trips are a remarkable program that will appeal to the avid travellers; who is also seeking an appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of the Incas in Peru. This Machu Picchu Trips includes the highlights of the city of Cusco; the sacred valley of the Incas; with a short trek in the Inca ruins of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo; and a lifetime trip to the Inca Santuary of Machu Picchu. Our Machu Picchu Trips are a beautiful trip tracing ancient trails and buildings where the tradition and culture can still be found.
The Machu Picchu Trips starts in the city of Cusco; from where we’ll drive a tourist bus through the sacred valley until the town of Ollantaytambo. From here we’ll ride the train for two hours to the town of Aguas Calientes near Machu Picchu and explore it. Our professional tour guide will explain you all details concerning to the Inca sites and the Peruvian culture. During the tour we include hotels of 3-stars category.
Five -day Machu Picchu Trips takes you to explore the greatest legacy of the Incas: Machu Picchu; on this trip, you will travel through the spectacular Urubamba Valley to Machu Picchu, suspended on a mountain ridge; along the way, you will pass small towns and spectacular scenery. Machu Picchu is not mentioned in any of the chronicles of the “Spanish Conquistadores/Conquerors” of XVI and XVII century; the archaeologists and anthropologist today can do no more than speculate on its function.
The local Quechua farmers in the area knew of Machu Picchu for centuries, but it was not until the American historian Hiram Bingham (who was in search of Vilcabamba) arrives on July 24, 1911, that the rest of the world became aware of its existence. At that time the site was covered in thick vegetation, and Bingham and his team returned in 1912 and 1915 to clear the growth. Over the years, much work has been done on excavating and studying the site. Came to experience the natural energy of this Inca treasure.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Machu Picchu Trek is listed in the UNESCO world heritage as an important national park for natural and cultural resources.
- Machu Picchu is definitely one of the best tourist destinations in the world.
- Visit the traditional towns in the sacred valley of the Incas.
- Short walks through the Inca sites of Pisaq, Ollantyatambo and Machu Picchu..
- See snowcapped mountains, cascades, wildlife and cloud forests.
DETAILED ITINERARY – MACHU PICCHU TRIPS
Day 1: Arrival to Cusco
The Machu Picchu Trips begins once you arrive in Cusco at any time. However, we must know your flight details for your reception and transfer to your Cusco’s hotel. On this day, there is no planned activity, so you can enjoy the city or you can optionally do our city tour program that starts at 01:30 p.m and ends at 06:30 p.m; In this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit 6 places: the Cathedral, the Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay, Qenqo and Pucapucara.
Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Incas
The Sacred Valley of the Incas or Urubamba Valley is a stunning valley located in the Andes of Peru close to the capital of the Incas – Cusco; it is an entrance to Machu Picchu. The Sacred Valley of the Incas is a lush of agricultural region that continues to supply the city of Cusco with much of its production especially corn. Visit the extraordinary Pisac Inca ruins and the colourful artisan market where you can purchase some handicrafts directly from the producers.
The day trip finishes in the picturesque village of the town of Ollantaytambo, we will visit also the Ollantaytambo Inca ruins that is known as the best surviving example of Inca urban planning and engineering. It is admired for its huge steep terraces guarding the Inca Fortress and for being one of the few places where the Spaniards lost a major battle during the conquest. From Ollantaytambo, we’ll return through Chinchero and arrive to Cusco at 06:30 p.m.
Days 3-4: Machu Picchu Trip
After breakfast, we will board morning train through the Urubamba Valley to the town of “Aguas Calientes” and then bus ride to monumental Machu Picchu. We’ll spend the day exploring the ancient ruins with a local guide. Marvel at the timeless structures, reminders of a once-powerful empire. The scale of the site is truly impressive and offers many iconic photo opportunities. We’ll spend the night at the picturesque town of “Aguas Calientes”, in the evening, you can go to relax in the natural hot spring and the next day, we will return to Cusco.
Day 5: Departure from Cusco
Transfer Out.
MACHU PICCHU TRIPS INCLUDES
- All necessary things for Machu Picchu trips:
- Transportation: Transfer in/out Airport/Hotel/Airport, Private bus for Sacred Valley tour; bus up and down from the town of “Aguas Calientes” to Machu Picchu, round-trip train ticket tourist class from Ollantaytambo to “Aguas Calientes”, transfer to your hotel.
- Entrance Fees: For Sacred Valley tour, and Machu Picchu.
- Guide: Licensed bilingual tour guide.
- Accommodations: Based on double occupancy: 3 nights in Cusco ***Hotel, 1 night in the town of “Aguas Calientes”.
- Other: Local guide for permanent assistance.
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals: Lunch and dinner, you must consider a budget of US$10 to US$20 for each meal.
- Airport Taxes and tips.
